66527 ZIP Code — Powhattan, KS

Brown County, Kansas

ZIP code 66527 is located in Powhattan, Kansas, within Brown County. It covers approximately 38.31 square miles and serves a population of 180 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 785.

180

population

38.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

66527 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 66527

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 66527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Powhattan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

66516 Netawaka (6.7 mi) 66425 Fairview (7.1 mi) 66439 Horton (9 mi) 66550 Wetmore (9.4 mi) 66552 Whiting (10.9 mi) 66534 Sabetha (11.9 mi) 66434 Hiawatha (12.3 mi) 66515 Morrill (14.5 mi) 66428 Goff (14.8 mi) 66058 Muscotah (16.2 mi) 66424 Everest (16.4 mi) 66416 Circleville (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	180
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	20
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	38.31 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.7255
Longitude	-95.6953
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	785

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.0%	49.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	33.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	15.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

180

Population

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$32,037

Per capita income

$77,500

Median home value

$911

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

28.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	32.8%
18 and over	121	67.2%
65 and over	36	20.0%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%

Group	Count	%
White	172	95.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	4.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.0%	49.5%	41.1%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	33.1%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	15.3%	21.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 23.0%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	2.7%
$150k–$200k	23.0%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.8%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$1M+ 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,500
Median rent / month	$911
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	36.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	14.9%
Propane / LP gas	74.3%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	46	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	4	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	18	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	6	8.1%
Households with children under 18	29	39.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	33.8%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	11.8%
Married	62.3%	76.5%
Separated	0.0%	3.9%
Widowed	0.0%	3.9%
Divorced	6.5%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	8.0%
Elementary school	31	62.0%
High school	7	14.0%
College / grad school	8	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 24.4%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Professional & management 11.5%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Other services 10.3%

Wholesale trade 7.7%

Construction 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Retail trade 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.4%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	25.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.4%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	24.4%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 35.6%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	161	89.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	180	100.0%
Born in same state	180	100.0%
Born in different state	145	80.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	41	22.8%
English	14	7.8%
French	9	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	2	1.1%
Polish	2	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	89.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 66527

What city is ZIP code 66527 in?

ZIP code 66527 is primarily assigned to Powhattan, Kansas.

What county is ZIP code 66527 in?

ZIP code 66527 falls within Brown County, Kansas.

Is ZIP code 66527 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 66527 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66527?

21% of residents in ZIP code 66527 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 66527 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 66527 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 66527?

The median home value in ZIP code 66527 is $77,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 66527 in?

ZIP code 66527 observes the CST timezone.